Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Elche

If you are thinking of living in a shared flat in this city of Alicante, you should know that you can choose either a room in an already inhabited flat or an apartment with spare rooms in which you will search for your roommates. Keep in mind that both the Cardenal Herrera University and the Miguel Hernández University of Elche receive many international students every year, so you will surely have the opportunity to live with young people from different parts of the world. This will make your experience culturally rich.

Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Elche

These are some highlights of living in shared flats in the Spanish city:

Advantages of sharing a flat in Elche

• You can select an apartment located in one of the preferred neighbourhoods by young people to live, such as El Pla, Ciudad Vieja and Altabix.

• Some rooms have a private bathroom and/or access to a balcony.

• You have the option of renting a room in a private shared flat or one that is part of a student residence. The latter can include features such as a gym, laundry, common leisure and study spaces, and even free bicycles.

Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Elche

• Sometimes utility bills (water, electricity, internet, gas, etc.) are not included in the monthly price, so you will have to add an extra amount each month.

• Occasionally landlords want their tenants to be of the same sex, especially women, which can further limit your search if you're a man.

Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Elche

Do you want to make your exchange to Elche the best it can be? We suggest you to use the apps for Erasmus+, in which you will be able to access a large amount of information and relevant data for your mobility in the Spanish city. Some of this data corresponds to advice from students from previous years, such as buying a second-hand bike to get around the city. In this way, moving from one place to another will be more affordable, and you will be able to enjoy the good weather more.

How to meet people in Elche?

Below we mention some ways you have to meet people in this Spanish city. Of course, we recommend that you also consider befriending your flatmates, who will surely quickly become your Erasmus family.

Student associations in Elche

One of the best associations you can join is the ESN Elche, where local students provide support to international students for easy cultural integration. They also organize numerous activities that you will be able to take part in to have fun and learn more about the city.

Facebook groups for Erasmus in Elche

Among the Facebook groups you can find those organized according to the academic year and those that correspond to ESN Elche. In all of them, you will be able to connect with Erasmus students who are in the city and, in the case of ESN, you will be able to see the calendar with all the activities and events that you can join.

Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Elche

Generally, from student associations and Facebook groups, WhatsApp or Telegram groups are usually created in which young people can be instantly connected. Take the opportunity to propose plans and see if someone wants to do them with you, whether it's going out for drinks or visiting a museum, like the MAE. 

Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Elche

Keep these tips in mind when living in shared flats in the city of Alicante:

• Take advantage of the savings on rent to explore Elche to the fullest and also to make affordable trips, such as to Alicante, Murcia and the beaches that are approximately one hour away by public transport.

• If you have the opportunity to be in Elche when the Festa d'Elx is celebrated, don't miss it! It is a celebration that was declared a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage, which is why it is very important in the city.

Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Elche

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